The Lincoln Motion Picture Company In most American silent films, minorities were generally played by white actors in make-up. When actual minorities were cast, roles were generally limited. Latinos in silent films usually played greasers and bandits; Asian-Americans played waiters, tongs and laundrymen; and blacks usually played bellboys, stable hands, maids or simple buffoons. Early … Continue reading A History of Black Cinema: 1915-1969
Month: January 2010
California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Boyle Heights
This neighborhood blog is about Boyle Heights. To vote for other neighborhoods to be explored on California Fool's Gold, please let me know which in the comment section. Boyle Height in 1877 The area now known as Boyle Heights was historically inhabited by the Tongva, who arrived there from the Sonoran Desert to the east … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Boyle Heights
California Fool’s Gold — Exploring the City of Industry
View of the City of Industry (Source: Victorrocha) This edition of California Fool's Gold is about Industry. To vote for any other communities in Southern California, let me know which in the comments. Pendersleigh & Sons Cartography's map of the City of Industry, available in art prints and a variety of merchandise Industry, as with … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring the City of Industry
California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Longwood Highlands – a Neighborhood of Pride
This installment of the Los Angeles neighborhood blog is about Longwood Highlands. To vote for another Southern California, let me know which in the comments. The romantically named Longwood Highlands is a neighborhood in Los Angeles's Midtown area. The borders of Midtown neighborhoods are often hazily defined but Longwood Highlands seems to be hemmed in … Continue reading California Fool’s Gold — Exploring Longwood Highlands – a Neighborhood of Pride
Kay Nielsen – Artists in Film
Kay Nielsen was a Danish illustrator and key figure of the golden age of illustration. His art evinces the influence of ukiyo-e heavy Utagawa Hiroshige as well as Art Nouveau master Aubrey Beardsley. However, his synthesis was his own-- an instantly recognizable, highly ornate, fantastical world of pastels and light. Nielsen was born 12 March … Continue reading Kay Nielsen – Artists in Film
Eric Brightwell 